I haven't listened to Jars of Clay for years. I saw that this album was streaming online so I decided to listen to it and I was plesently surprised by how much they have evolved their sound over the years. Inland has tracks that remind me of pre-2008 Coldplay sound wise. I was also pleased to hear that Dan Haseltine's voice has remained unchanged and still just as recognizable over the years. I noticed growth and maturity in the writing of the lyrics and I feel like their independent status has contributed a lot to this. Inland is an album that might just get me back into listening to this band on a regular basis.
